Broccoli with Walnuts and Cherries

Name: Broccoli with Walnuts and Cherries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 2 bunches broccoli, cut into florets (about 6 cups); 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/3 cup dried cherries; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

7 reviews

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

8 servings

“Power foods—broccoli, walnuts and cherries—star in this delicious, easy recipe.” Joan Ranzini - Waynesboro, Virginia

Broccoli with Walnuts and Cherries Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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Ingredients

2 bunches broccoli, cut into florets (about 6 cups)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup dried cherries
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

Place broccoli in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-4 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute walnuts and garlic in oil until garlic is tender. Stir in the cherries, salt, pepper flakes and broccoli; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 140 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 116mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 fat.

Reviews

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rmbarr059
Jan 28, 2017
Loved this! Nice change. I used pecans and craisins since it's what I had on hand.
ojc0806
Feb 7, 2011
tastes good next time may try dried cranberries instead of cherries just personal preference.
silverheartemt
Apr 2, 2010
I made it at home and loved it to death and did not share it with my husband at all. I took it to work for our potluck and it was the first thing gone. Definitly will eat it again!!
gissell
Jan 31, 2010
I tried it with dried cranberries instead of cherries and it tasted great!
Beth Gomes
Jan 6, 2010
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Aubrey5
Dec 20, 2009
This was very delicious! I will definetly make this again!
john a. bay
Nov 23, 2009
My wife and I made this dish for dinner this evening and were very pleased. We definitely will make this again.